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SP04 WKS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,252 mi
Last recorded122,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 WKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2020 122,252 miles

Emissions not tested due to car chucking out ecxess blue smoke on test please see emissions sheet fail across the board (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front and osr coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,990 miles

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST MID BOX HAS SLIGHT BLOW ON BOTH JOINTS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOOT AREA HAS BOOT IS FULL OF BELONGINGS

brake pedal has some travel in it but good figures on test

Fail 5 Jun 2019 115,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO AND FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE DAMAGED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST MID BOX HAS SLIGHT BLOW ON BOTH JOINTS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOOT AREA HAS BOOT IS FULL OF BELONGINGS

Fail 17 Apr 2019 114,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle mount lightly corroded

small oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,940 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to and from flexi corroded

all 4 coil springs corroded

both inner rack ends slight play

fuel tank strapes corroded

park brake lever has little reserve travel

slight blow on back box joint

Fail 14 Apr 2018 106,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to and from flexi corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both inner rack ends slight play

fuel tank strapes corroded

park brake lever has little reserve travel

slight blow on back box joint

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

back box joint slight blow

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,624 miles

1 all 4 coil springs corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,460 miles

1 nsr service and park brake a little lazy on aplication but good figures on test

Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,135 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,751 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SP04 WKS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP04 WKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP04 WKS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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